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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.18, 4,135.71 and 2,364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.18, 4,135.71 and 2,364.94 is: 3,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.18 : 4,135.71 = 2,364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.18/4,135.71 = 2,364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.18x = 4,135.71 × 2,364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.18x = 9,780,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,780,700.10/2,773.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.89

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